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Alesha Dixon's Jamaican Ancestry Revealed
12 Jan
Summary
- Alesha Dixon traces her Jamaican family history for docuseries.
- Her ancestors once owned 82 acres of land defended against colonials.
- The series explores Black British identity and family legacies.
Singer Alesha Dixon is featured in the online docuseries Mission Motherland, a program that follows British celebrities as they explore their ancestral homelands and Black British identity. Dixon travels to Jamaica with her brothers to uncover her family's past. During her journey, she learns that her ancestors were once landowners, fighting to protect 82 acres against British colonial forces.
The exploration delves into themes of resistance and resilience, uncovering stories that were not fully passed down through generations. Dixon confronts emotional gaps in her own family narrative, including a grandmother who remained silent about the past and an unknown grandfather, piecing together a lineage previously unknown to her.
This personal quest helps Dixon understand how history has shaped her family and her own identity. The series also features other celebrities like Clara Amfo, AJ Tracey, and Jimmy Akingbola, who explore their own roots in Ghana, Trinidad, and Nigeria, respectively, offering a broader look at Black British heritage.
